July 17, 2006

** Interface 24 launches on Friday. If you would like to win this "Plain Jane" Interface 24 and $100.00 Target gift certificate for free then e-mail us a "Photo Booth" photograph. No it doesn't have to be a real photo booth, No you don't have to be in it however it must have the "Photo Booth" feel and creativity is always a bonus. So many Fun entries already. info@bludomainhosting.com

** Tonight there will be new entries in the Photographer of the Month contest at www.bludomain.com It's an ALL-MALE showdown. Don't forget to VOTE!

** Interface 25 launching in 2 weeks.

** This week BluDomain will introduce you to BLU. We will feature a new team member everyday. Yep, including me! This should be fun. And to keep with the theme of "Photo Booth" and the launch of "Plain Jane" BluDomain had a little fun on Friday night in the Photo Booth before we all went to see You, Me and Dupree at the movie theaters. Once we figured out how use the machine and after lots of $3.00 rounds and double and triple takes everyone managed to come up with a strip of 4 photos they could live with.

3 things you'll find on my desk... my iPod, a box of Cohiba cigars and occasionally half empty flask of sake for the days where I work late

If not a creative director I would have been a... ninja or a librarian.. seeking out the true meaning of life through literary works of people who have lived well.

A website I visit daily.. wow- you'd think this was easy.. I am realizing that I browse the web very little but I have always admired the work of www.2advanced.com- even though my style is very different

On my iPod.. everything from 50 Cent to Coldplay. Love the Hotel Costes collection, the Gorillaz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Busta Rhymes, Blue Merle, Ludacris and even some Beethoven- best CD out recently is by Keane (Under the Iron Sea)

On my feet.. usually nothing- a habit picked up from my youth in Kenya

July 16, 2006

** For all you hungry gamers you'll love the stylish, slimmed-downed Nintendo DS Lite that is small enough to carry in your pocket. It is two-thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS and less goofy-looking. $129.82 www.walmart.com

** In addition to a great tee, a trendy pair of jeans and a killer suit every guy needs an arsenal of cologne.

I'm in love with the bold, elegant, masculine and intriguing smell of John Varvotos. www.nordstrom.com

** Cigars have always been a symbol for power, privilege and prestige since the conquistadors introduced tobacco in in the 1500s; What's one of the world's best cigars? It's the Partagas Lusitanias Double Corona known as "the genuine emperor of Havana." Oozing with class ,this smooth cigar dabbles with perfection.www.topcubans.com To smoke the best you must pay top dollar.; $758.00 for a cabinet of 50

** Impact the scene with hip accessories. This Copper Strip belt is handmade, distressed and aged wiith randomly placed rivets and eyelets along the entire belt. Pair it with some slick jeans and chicks will dig you. $85.00 is a steal. www.thinkneves.com

**Stake a claim on your rear with this plush tobacco brown wallet. Tradtional wallets with a twist. $40.00 and so worth it! www.thinkneves.com

** Is it to good to be true? Suckers in 12 different flavors that suppresses your hunger and food cravings for hours at a time and helps you lose weight. The key ingredient? Hoodia, a natural ingredient in weigh loss from South Africa that has been used for hundreds of years which suppresses the appetite and works with the receptors to signal satisfaction. www.alternative-health-supplements

** If you are obsessed with your child having the best lunch at school then add these designer sandwich bags to your back to school purchases. 20 bags for $5.00. www.spoonsisters.com

The photographer that I respect in my industry is: Greg Jameson. What could be better than working every day with a photographer who never ceases to amaze me and make me want to be better. It's like working with your little brother-- yeah, we're very competitive.

Gregg's favorite image of recent

Something you'll always find in my refrigerator: champagne.. after all, life IS a celebration

CD I'm listening to at the moment.. Miles Davis, Kind of Blue... I'm hoping some of the genius will rub off.

Something that drives me wild: My wife! (yeah, even after 25 years)

3 things I could never part with: Our dogs, Duncan, 12 year old Golden Retriever and our two Westies, Oscar and Daisy.

My personal style is: Evolving

BluDomain Announces Our June to July Photo Contest Winner

** Thousands of people visit www.bludomain.com every month and they vote for the Photographer of the Month. A very prestigious award as the winner wins a $50.00 prize.

Congratulations to Serena Nicole. Serena is stationed in Japan with her husband and we have enjoyed her immensely.

Thank you to all photographers who participated, it's always a close race to the finish. And thank you to those who take the time to VOTE. If you would like to visit Serena you can check out her site out at www.serenanicolestudios.com

BluDomain Gossip

** Interface 24 "Plain Jane" debuts on Friday July 21st. We have been previewing the site through visuals all week. So if you would LOVE to see this new beauty read this weeks blog postings.

We think everyone will be very happy that the new interface 24 features a client proofing section. An online presentation that will not disappoint. Password protected entry, unlimited images and client galleries plus your client NEVER leaves your site! If you already have a client proofing product you like you can use this section to externally link to your system. Interface 24 will be $600.00 until midnight on Tuesday July 25th.

** Send us your Photo Booth shot and you could WIN Interface 24 for free and a $100.00 gift certificate to Target! We don't care whose in the booth or when it was taken or if it's not a real photo booth as long as it's fun and has the whole Photo Booth feel. Send your entry to info@bludomainhosting.com

** The music has been selected for interface 24. Kelly Moore Photography will be the featured photographer on Interface 24.

My Obsessionself portrait taken on July 14th

His dark hair stops just above his shoulders. There is an authenticity about everything Mr. Nathan does. He had a girl she wasn't allowed to pump the gas.

Today's gas bill: $41.30

He isn't famous yet, but he will be

Military Jacket A Must Have For Fall

** Perfect to pair with a pair of jeans on a cool night. Of course I love this military jacket from www.bananarepublic.comwith golden dome shaped buttons but it comes with a pretty price of $118.00. So if you're dying to have this look for fall and are short on cash I have found you a SALE. Introducing the Daisy Fuentes Military Jacket (pictured on right) At www.kohls.com for only $29.70. Was $54.00

Exclusively at MAC in all Nordstroms Locations Only

** Don't forget that tomorrow starts the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It feels like Christmas in July. These new, unique square and circle compacts featuring circle-patterned goldwork are too die for! Lip, eye and check compacts from $17.50 to $22.50. Perfect for your purse. Available at MAC counters in Nordstroms only! Just launching tomorrow so pick up your compact soon. www.nordstrom.com

** Did you know that the average work desk harbors 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat. A keyboard traps more cooties than a toilet seat.

** Did you know that you're brain is optimally prepared to do the most complex tasks between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

** Have a wedding to go to this weekend? www.guess.comhas the perfect tube neckline strapless dress. Flirty and fun!

** If you are going backpacking in the wilderness you gotcha get yourself a survival kit-in-a-can filled w/38 life-saving essentials like first aid, matches and even snacks.

..... and while you're there toss this camp stove toaster in your shopping cart. A handy steel contraption of 4 toasting frames that make it really easy to toast, your toast. When did camping become this much fun! Only $5.95.

** If you have "tweens" then they will appreciate the new NOW 22 CD. Songs from Rhianna, Chris Brown, Beyonce, Nick Lachey, The Fray, Nickelback and more.

** If you are a World of Warcraft devotee check your spare time at the door. World Warcraft Burning Crusade is set to be released on October 1st. The Burning Crusade will take players to a new realm of adventure and intrigue as they continue to explore Azeroth and the regions beyond. New races to play, new lands to explore and new levels of power.

July 13, 2006

** BluDomain will launch Interface 24 "Plain Jane" sometime next week. Each day we have showed you visuals from the new interface. Today we are featuring the home page. Showcase one image or have a slideshow of images rotating through. Very simple design. You have full control of changing all colors on this interface.

We believe in presentation. The first thing your client should see is your work. No distractions, clean design and effective navigation. Remember "Plain Jane" will debut next week and for two days only it will be $600.00.

** Would you like to win Interface 24 and a $100.00 gift certificate to Target? Then send us a Photo Booth shot. Does it have to be in a Photo Booth? No use your imagination but we DO want it to have the Photo Booth feeling. Send us your entry to info@bludomainhosting.com

** Interface 25 is under construction.

** BluDomain has been thankful for our air-conditioned headquarters as the temperatures in Denver, Colorado this week are in the high 90's. BluDomain will head for the Photo Booth this weekend to take our new Blu pictures and I will personally interview each one of our Blu team members. If you haven't met Blu yet stay tuned for this fun Blog Feature next week.

** You have ONE day left to vote for our "2006 Blu Guy 2 Of The Year" All I can say is that your vote is very important at this point. The race to the finish is SOO............ close. Will it be Bombpop Darren or Underwater Chad? Vote now info@bludomainhosting.com

My Obsesssionself portrait taken on July 13th

Mr. Nathan has a daily habit- 7 a.m. jaunts to the local corner store to buy his morning Monster energy drink. He prefers walking. Gas was at an all time high $2.85.

The clerk smiled- she was in a good mood today

He isn't famous yet but he will be.

The List

If you're looking to firm up your rear then get out your jump rope. Jumping rope is a great calorie burner. Jumping at a moderate speed of 70-120 turns per minute for 15 minutes burns 150-200 calories- as much as runnning a ten-minute mile but with half the impact on your knees and ankles. www.hsn.com

** Did you know... that no matter how in-shape your booty may be, jeans without pockets will give others the illusion of a flat and WIDE butt. And don't go for the high-waisted jean that just exacerbates the problem.

** Carry your files in style! For those of you who never finish your work in your office here's the perfect solution when you have to go. Choose a color that suits your personality. www.sugarpaper.com

5 years from now I will be... sitting in the car next to my daughter who just got her temps

I'm addicted to.. chocolate

A personal flaw of mine.. putting on makeup while driving

I'm not to crazy about...tofu

Something on my radar this month... vacation to Lake Sunapee

A CD I'm listening to right now... Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits

My favorite beauty product...Colgate

Something that drives me wild.. coffee

3 things I could never part with.... my hubby, the outfits my kids came home from the hospital in, my black Reebok flip-flops

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IN MOVIE THEATERS TOMORROW

** You Me and Dupree opens tomorrow in theaters. Attention Ladies Carl (Matt Dillion) and Molly Peterson (Kate Hudson) are just starting their new life together- complete with a cute hous, boring neighbors, stable jobs and the routines of newlywed existence. There's just one unfortunate hitch in their perfectly constructed new world. And his name's Dupree. Randy Dupree (Owen Wilson)

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For those of you who love to do mind benders and puzzles, this deck from acclaimed Puzzlemaster Will Shortz, crossword editor at the New York Times, will test your brainpower. Each deck packed with 75 puzzles and more.

Here is a sneak peek of the text sections. Interface 24 will feature 5 text sections. In each text section you will have the ability to set a different width for each photograph. The colors of the background and text area can change with each text section. Unique feature: Each text section will have a slideshow built in. This means that you can rotate 4 to 5 images. You have never seen this at BluDomain before!

** Next week Interface 24 will be on special for $600.00for 2 days when it debuts. Stay tuned.

** Interface 25 is 2 weeks away and will feature the photographs of Brianna Graham.

** BluDomain's New Photo Contest: We are looking for the Photo Booth shot. Something goofy and fun. Who is in the picture? We don't care as long as they are having fun. Must look like it was shot in a Photo Booth. Winner receives Interface 24 for free and a $100.00 gift certificate to Target.Deadline July 21stSend your entries to info@bludomainhosting.com

** BluDomain and Modern 7 (stay tuned!)

**DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR BLU GUY 2! READ MORE IN THE BLOG POSTED ON MONDAY JULY 10TH

What type of photography I do: Weddings & everything else that involve people. I shoot wildlife for fun.

My favorite vendor... B&H Photo, Adorama and of course BLU!

My next big purchase... The 200 f2 VR looks really tempting but I am having a difficult time unloading my 300mm VR. It is still for sale if anyone interested :)

What I didn't know then that I know now... It takes a lot of hard work and passion.

Most of my day is spent... clicking the mouse

Three things I have with me on every shoot... my Nikon gear, new creative approach and my assistant.

My favorite piece of equipment… D2Hs! It is robust, fast and delivers exceptional images for a 4.1mp camera.

An aspect of my business that is challenging... Managing time between my day job and my photography business. There aren't enough hours in a day.

The forum that I find to be useful…www.fredmiranda.com . This forum is great! You learn, exchange ideas, thoughts, and of course, buy, sell or trade gear.

The photographer that I respect in my industry is... There are too many great photographers out there. I believe everyone has something to offer whether they are a pro or an amature. We can all learn from one another.

Tuan's favorite image of recent

Something you'll always find in my refrigerator... eggs!

5 years from now I will... see growth at all levels (personal and professional)

I'm addicted to… fast Nikkor lenses

A personal flaw of mine… I am my own worst critic but perhaps this is why I also work so hard to accomplish my goals.

I'm not to crazy about... RAW! For me, jpegs work best.

Something on my radar this month... Marketing my business to the next level

A CD I'm listening to right now... Dashboard Confessional

My favorite beauty product... spike gel (clay). This stuff is great. A tiny amount can make your hair any style you want and it stays!

3 things I could never part with...my very loving, supportive family, my Nikon gear and let us be honest, internet!

My Obsessionself portrait taken July 10th

His posture is, as usual, perfect, and his brow, as usual furrowed, creating two sharp pleats in the middle of his forehead.

Full moon: July 10th, 2006

He is not famous yet, but he will be

Style

These bodysuits are so adorable! Multi colored floral/ butterfly pattern of skull with flower in teeth. Trendy babies will stay on the cutting edge of fashion. Clay, coral or lemon. That's what I love about these bodysuits they come in unique colors.

One of the must-have boots for the season! Edgy, chic and easily recognizable. Chloe's low rise, lightly textured patent leather boots sport three decorative gold snaps up the sides. These Chloe boots are on pre-order and are hot for Fall 2006! If $625.00 is steep don't be sad knock-offs will be everywhere.

Headbands, especially the soft or scarf versions, are the hottest hair accessories this year. I'm a big fan of Cara Couture. www.intermixonline.com

** On my radar for this month? A long, flowy dress that is chic but comfortable. Dress it down with flip flops during the day and wear a great pair of stilettos at night. My favorite designer who makes these floor grazing dresses? Tricia Fix www.triciafixoriginals.com

July 10, 2006

BluDomain can't decide which guy deserves to be2006 Blu Guy 2 Of The Year. We are asking for your help. We have narrowed it down to our final two and there can only be ONE!!

Why we love them both. "Bombpop" Darren is way cool! And this is his second entry you may have remembered him from the first contest eating his fudgesicle. So that cracks everyone up that he is obsessed with ice cream and BluDomain. I personally love that he went to a carnival to take that famous "2006 Blu Guy of The Year Shot"

And then there's "Underwater Chad" who actually took this shot underwater water, 8 feet to be exact. The plant has a hidden anchor so Mr. Chad's table doesn't float away and the cup is filled with rocks. Blu is an awe of the actual planning of this shot and it's obvious he wants to be Blu Guy 2 of the Year.

You can see why it's so hard. Friday July 14th we will announce the winner. Send us your vote will it be "Bombpop Darren" or " Underwater Chad" and of course we would love to know why. Send us your vote, one per person to info@bludomainhosting.com

Remember this is very serious... winner becomes the Blu Guy 2 of the Year, he will have a new site by BluDomain and the ability to change his site as many times as he would like within one year, unlimited hosting for life as long as Blu hasn't croaked, a new BOSE soundsystem and 2gb iPod Nano retailed at over $500.00 plus more.

July 09, 2006

I love the endings of all championships that I sometime forget who I was rooting for! Italians have so much love for each other! Did you see all the kisses that were shared amongst those boys. Why am I in Colorado?

I'm very disappointed in France's Mr.Zidane today. What was he thinking? He closed his career with an ugly head butt and a loss. Aghhh I can't believe he did this to himself and his team.